German drivers of HVs suffered 137 deaths out of 3,155 persons killed on German traffic: 4.3% of road deaths.

There are a lot of trucks on German Autobahns, but there also helpful safety rules.

The Autobahn has an advisory speed limit of 130 km/h. While going faster is not illegal, in the case of an accident, the driver is deemed at least partially responsible due to “increased operating danger”.

Vehicles with a top speed of less than 60 km/h are not allowed to use the autobahn.